WELLS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLAN

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1 WELLS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2010 NORTHEASTERN INDIANA REGIONAL COORDINATION COUNCIL

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3 INTRODUCTION The Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council has conducted the transportation planning activities for the Fort Wayne Metropolitan Planning Area for many years. The remaining portion of rural Allen County and the adjacent surrounding counties, including the smaller urban areas, do not meet the traditional requirements for transportation planning activities. However, an interdependent relationship exists between the smaller urban communities, the rural areas, and the Metropolitan Planning Area. These areas have a symbiotic relationship with each benefiting from the resources and socioeconomic composition of the other. A planning decision in one community can influence the planning decisions in the surrounding communities. In addition, air quality concerns and issues require an expanded role by the Metropolitan Planning Organization involving data collection and planning efforts. Coordination, cooperation, and an understanding of the problems each area faces help to support a well designed and efficient transportation system. Figure 1 shows the metropolitan planning area for Allen County, rural planning area for Allen and Wells County and the urbanized area of Bluffton. In an effort to promote an efficient transportation planning process, the Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council (NIRCC) extended transportation planning activities to the smaller urban communities and rural portions within it s jurisdiction. The objective of these activities is to facilitate a cooperative, coordinated and comprehensive transportation planning process for all areas within the region. The process has resulted in a program of projects designed to solve transportation problems, improve the safety and efficiency of the transportation system, and meet the desires and needs of the citizens, businesses, and local officials of these communities. The Small Urban / Rural Area transportation plan was established through cooperation with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council (NIRCC) in NIRCC accepted the responsibility of preparing and maintaining a transportation plan for rural areas within NIRCC s jurisdiction. In 2001 NIRCC prepared the first short-range transportation plan for Wells County. This plan was updated in 2010 using data obtained from ongoing planning programs established in This report

4 includes a summary of problem areas, data collected, data analysis, and recommended solutions. The report serves as the short-range transportation plan for the urban communities and rural areas in Wells County. Figure 1

5 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ACTIVITIES A short-range transportation plan encompasses all transportation-related issues within a geographic area to promote a safe and efficient transportation system that supports and encourages economic development. In order to analyze a transportation system, all problem areas must be identified. Council held meetings with local officials from the City of Bluffton and Wells County, and compiled a list of locations to be analyzed. Identified problem areas are then categorized for council to begin the data collection and evaluation process. In Wells County the problem areas include; railroad crossings, intersection performance, accessibility and mobility, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, roadway capacities, and current/future high growth areas. To gain the necessary tools council collected and reviewed traffic data, roadway characteristics, demographic data, and land use variables with the urban communities and rural areas. Analyses were preformed to identify problems, assess current and future conditions, and develop viable solutions. This report documents the transportation planning activities including the data collected, the analyses preformed, and the recommended transportation improvements. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING TASKS Traffic Counting Traffic counting is the primary method for collecting information on the transportation system. The traffic counting activity includes three different types of traffic counts: ground counts, selected intersection counts, and classification counts. These three components constitute the framework of the traffic counting/classification program to obtain traffic volumes, traffic flow movements, and vehicle classification information for use in transportation planning and analysis. Ground counts are the standard technique for collecting traffic volume data on roadway sections. From these counts, twenty-four hour annual average daily traffic volumes (AADT) are derived for the sampled locations. The counts were conducted for a forty-eight hour period. An average

6 of the two-day period was derived from the forty-eight hours to obtain a twenty-four hour annual average daily traffic volume (AADT). Axle correction and seasonal factors were applied as appropriate. Traffic volumes are used in a variety of ways in transportation planning. Traffic volumes serve as primary planning tools that serve as a preliminary value, which represents the current usage of a roadway, a value for future comparison with updated data, and as an aid projecting the future usage of a roadway given planned or anticipated development. Intersection counts are conducted at selected intersections to collect the necessary information to assess potential problems, traffic control, and level of service to determine the performance of an intersection by measuring the intersections level of service. The level of service (LOS) is based upon the average delay a vehicle is stopped by various movements within an intersection. LOS is defined alphabetically A through F, where A indicates the best LOS and F indicates the worst LOS. Council follows the standards for determining an intersection s LOS set in the Highway Capacity Manual Special Report 209, Classification counts are conducted at strategic locations to determine the mix of various vehicle types. A classification count is a specific type of ground count. Vehicle types are categorized into passenger vehicles, buses, various light trucks, and various heavy trucks depending on the number of axles and distance between axles. A percentage is calculated from the total vehicles for each category based on size and number of axles. This information offers Council the ability to determine the average number of semi tractor-trailers that use a roadway on a given day. This data is a crucial element in developing an effective transportation plan that offers a solution for a given geographical problem area due to the effect of the operating characteristics of large trucks on road and intersection design. A considerable amount of work was given to traffic counting in the urban communities and rural areas of Wells County. Council sampled ground counts on all roadways classified on the federal functional classification system within Wells County. Additional counts were conducted at railroad crossings and selected roadways not functionally classified to determine specific information related to safety, future development or identified problems. Intersection count data obtain from the Indiana Department of Transportation were also used to update project areas. The intersection counts provide turning movement volumes necessary to

7 assess intersection capacity and level of service. The intersection counts also provide information needed to conduct traffic control warrant analysis. Council follows the guidelines established in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; June 2009, using PC-Warrant Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis; Version 1.16 software to analyze intersection data. The combination of ground counts, intersection counts, and classification counts provides information on traffic volumes, traffic flow movements, and vehicle classification information for use in transportation planning and analysis. The traffic count information assists in the identification and clarification of problem areas, assessing the magnitude of the problem, and developing viable solutions to mitigate the problem. Railroad Crossing Inventory The maintenance of information on highway and railroad at-grade crossings is important for assessing the need for safety improvements. The information is updated and forwarded to the Indiana Department of Transportation. Based on this information, the Indiana Department of Transportation prioritizes railroad crossings on a statewide basis. The Indiana Department of Transportation then selects railroad crossings with the highest priorities for safety improvements. Council collected crossing information at all at-grade highway and railroad crossings in the rural and small urban communities. The type of information collected includes crossing identification number, type of crossing protection, number of tracks, number of highway travel lanes, and other pertinent data. This information was checked against the railroad crossing inventory data from the Indiana Department of Transportation for accuracy. For crossings, which are not protected with crossing gates and flashing lights, ground counts were conducted to update the railroadcrossing inventory. The collected information is provided to the Indiana Department of Transportation. In addition to the inventory update, specific crossings were analyzed in more detail upon the request of local officials. NIRCC gathered additional land use data and photographs to address individual crossing concerns.

8 Demographic Data and Land Use Inventory Demographic data assists planners by identifying where people live, work, shop, go to school, and pursue recreational activity. Comparing information from different years shows where growth is occurring and provides insight on where future growth will take place. Knowing the demographic profiles and land uses helps to understand the travel needs, desires, and traffic patterns of a community. Census data is a primary source for demographic data. Building permits and local knowledge supplements the census information. Land use information obtained from the local planning commission provided valuable information on existing and future development. Demographic data was collected for the rural and urban communities in Wells County. Census information including 1990 & 2000 base information on population and housing units was utilized. Meetings were held with local representatives to obtain existing and proposed land uses. The land use inventories were also reviewed. Maps were prepared based upon the information collected. Agricultural, business, manufactured housing, conservation, industrial, residential land uses were identified. The land use information provides important information necessary to identify and address current and future transportation needs. Identify Problem Areas and Recommend Improvements The culmination of data collection, analysis, and review of problem areas as part of the transportation planning process is documented in this plan for Wells County. The plan identifies the problem areas, provides information and analysis specific to each problem location, and recommends a transportation strategy or improvement project designed to mitigate the identified problem. The recommended improvements were reviewed by local governments and the Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council. Upon approval, the plan becomes a tool for implementing specific projects to increase the safety and efficiency of the transportation system. The rural transportation planning process worked closely with local elected and appointed officials, and the Indiana Department of Transportation District Office. This process insured that

9 reasonable and acceptable projects were developed in a coordinated manner. The plan is submitted to the Indiana Department of Transportation to provide early information on projects for planning and programming needs. This transportation planning process will help facilitate better management of the entire transportation system

10 IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM AREAS & RECOMMENDED SOLUTIONS The Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council (NIRCC) initiated the rural transportation planning process by first, identifying the primary roadways. These roadways were identified through the use of the Federal Functional Classification System combined with input from local officials and Council knowledge. The transportation planning activities were focused on this roadway system. Areas of concern were identified through meetings with various county, city, and town officials to gain insight into problem areas within their respective jurisdictions. The Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council established a template to follow for identifying, documenting, analyzing and developing a solution to for specific problem areas. As problem areas were discussed, each location was identified by an appropriate description such as a highway section or intersection. The specifics of the problem were documented. Available data was reviewed and any additional information necessary to assess the problem was collected. This information was consolidated into findings for each identified problem area. Based upon the findings, analyses were preformed to further assess the problem, identify specific characteristics and operating conditions, and help in developing a strategy to remedy the problem. The following list of problem areas will address all of the locations that were identified in Wells County including the City of Bluffton and City of Ossian.

11 RAILROAD CROSSINGS The Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council prepared an update of all public atgrade railroad crossings in Wells County. The updated information will be forwarded to the Indiana Department of Transportation for inclusion into their records and the Federal Railroad Crossing Inventory. Specific issues with safety at crossings that were introduced by local officials and planning staff are included in the plan to support future improvements. This section also includes issues with crossing information listed in the Indiana Department of Transportation Public At-Grade Railroad Crossing Inventory. This information will be forwarded to the Indiana Department of Transportation so that the issues with the database can be resolved. 1. COUNTY ROAD 350 S (CROSSING # V) PROBLEM Staff identified this crossing while conducting a traffic count on 350 S. Staff noted that visibility of train traffic at this crossing was poor and the crossing did not have lights or gates. FINDINGS This crossing is now fully protected with lights and gates. 2. COUNTY ROAD 1200 S (CROSSING # G) PROBLEM This crossing is not listed on the Indiana Department of Transportation At-Grade Railroad Crossing Inventory. FINDINGS Staff conducted a comprehensive update of all the at-grade railroad crossings within Wells County. This crossing is located on the south county line border of Wells County and Blackford County. The Wells County Highway Department maintains this road. ANALYSIS Council staff contacted the Indiana Department of Transportation to obtain a list of the inventory of Wells County and was unable to locate this crossing. An INDOT official informed staff that the Federal Railroad Administration had included this crossing on the Blackford County list instead of the Wells County list. RECOMMENDATION Council would recommend that this crossing be listed on the Wells County section of the Indiana Department of Transportation At-Grade Railroad Crossing Inventory. NIRCC staff requested INDOT to change the crossing s jurisdiction to Wells County.

12 Indiana Department of Transportation Railroad At-Grade Railroad Crossing Inventory The following crossings information needs to be updated on the Indiana Department of Transportation inventory. The crossings that have upgraded from stop signs to gates are: 1. Crossing #478090Y 2. Crossing #478089E 3. Crossing #475159G 4. Crossing #478107A 5. Crossing #478105L 6. Crossing #478101J 7. Crossing #478100C 8. Crossing #478095H 9. Crossing #478094B 10. Crossing #478093U 11. Crossing #478090Y 12. Crossing #475564W 13. Crossing #475565D 14. Crossing #475160B The crossings that don t have any markings for the crossing numbers or ownership names are: 1. Crossing #475159G did not have crossing ID at site 2. Crossing #475543D did not have crossing ID or ownership name at site 3. Crossing #475545S did not have ownership name at site 4. Crossing #475546Y did not have ownership name at site 5. Crossing #475549U did not have ownership name at site 6. Crossing #475560U did not have ownership name at site 7. Crossing #475563P did not have ownership name at site 8. Crossing #475574C did not have ownership name at site 9. Crossing #475577X did not have ownership name at site 10. Crossing #475578E did not have ownership name at site 11. Crossing #475581M did not have ownership name at site 12. Crossing #475582U did not have ownership name at site 13. Crossing #475584H did not have ownership name at site 14. Crossing #475586W did not have ownership name at site 15. Crossing #475587D did not have ownership name at site 16. Crossing #475588K did not have ownership name at site 17. Crossing #475590L did not have crossing ID or ownership name at site 18. Crossing # A did not have ownership name at site 19. Crossing #477188Y did not have crossing ID at site The crossing that have wrong ownership names are: 1. Crossing #475565D ownership name is NS, not WBCR 2. Crossing #475564W ownership name is NS, not WBCR

13 INTERSECTION PROBLEM AREAS 1. WAYNE STREET AT SPRING STREET AND HARRISON STREET PROBLEM Three schools (an elementary, middle, and high school) are located in an area bounded by Wayne Street, Spring Street, Stogdill Road, and Harrison Street (SR 116). Local officials are concerned about the impact on two of the four intersections that surround this site. The two intersections are Wayne Street at Spring Street and Wayne Street at Harrison Street (SR 116). Franklin Electric, a manufacturing facility, is also located between these two intersections. The city is concerned with the school and business traffic that utilizes these intersections, primarily in the afternoon hours. WAYNE STREET AND SPRING STREET FINDINGS This intersection is controlled by a four-way stop. There are left turn lanes for the eastbound and northbound traffic. Staff conducted forty-eight hour traffic counts on the four approaches to the intersection in addition to an intersection count. The forty-eight hour traffic counts near this intersection indicate the following volumes: 1,963 vehicles per day (1.28 percent trucks) on the north approach; 1,881 vehicles per day (7.78 percent trucks) on the south approach; 1,673 vehicles per day (2.02 percent trucks) on the east approach; and 3,410 vehicles per day on the west approach (no truck data collected). An eight-hour intersection count was conducted in 2000 for four hours during the morning and afternoon peak hours to gather needed turning movement data. The north - south and east - west approaches to this intersection have slightly offset alignments. A parking area adjacent to the north approach for residents in the multi-family units (located on the northwest corner of the intersection) limits sight distance at the intersection for southbound traffic and creates a safety concern for vehicles attempting to enter the flow of traffic at the intersection. ANALYSIS An intersection level of service analysis was performed from the 2000 count for the afternoon peak traffic period based on the intersection count data. The level of service analysis for this peak period indicates that the overall intersection is operating at a level of service (LOS) C. Intersection level of service is ranked from A to F, with A indicating a high level of service with virtually no delay and F indicates intersection failure. Level of service C indicates an average delay between 15 and 25 seconds for vehicles utilizing the intersection during the peak period. Level of service C is generally considered acceptable during peak travel periods. When an all-way stop intersection drops below a level of service C, consideration should be given to signalize the intersection to achieve a higher service level. No new data has been collected at this location due to the decrease in traffic volume.

14 The intersection data was also used to perform a signal warrant analysis for the intersection to determine if it met criteria for signalization. The intersection did not meet the warrants required for signalization at this time. An increase in production at Franklin Electric or any school expansions will have an impact on this intersection and may result in a decrease of the intersections operating performance. RECOMMENDATION Council would recommend that this intersection be monitored for any changes to the operating performance of the intersection. This intersection will likely need signalization as traffic volumes increase and the level of service diminishes. Future improvements to the intersection should consider realignment in addition to signalization. The acquisition of additional right-of-way on the northeast corner of the intersection may be required to improve the approach alignments. The traffic volumes and crash data at this location will continue to be monitored. WAYNE STREET AND HARRISON STREET (SR 116) FINDINGS This intersection is controlled by a four-way stop. There are left turn lanes for southbound traffic and eastbound traffic. Staff collected forty-eight hour traffic counts at the three primary approaches and an eight-hour intersection count. The average daily traffic volume for Wayne Street north of Harrison Street was 1,916. Harrison Street east of Wayne Street has a volume of 2,530 and 3,369 west of Wayne Street. The count east of the intersection showed that the percentage of trucks was 3.07 percent. Staff conducted a turning movement count at this intersection in The count was performed during the morning and afternoon peak hours and was conducted simultaneously with Wayne Street and Spring Street. ANALYSIS The results from the turning movement study indicate that the intersection is currently operating at a LOS B. A signalization warrant analysis was performed and determined that signalization warrants are not currently met. No updated turning movement data has been collected based on the decrease in traffic volume. This area has a high potential for some residential growth south of Harrison Street (SR 116) and east of Wayne Street (300 E) near the schools. No activity has developed south since the original plan was established. RECOMMENDATION Council recommends that this intersection should be monitored as residential growth and other developments occur nearby. Expansions by Franklin Electric or other industries located on Spring Street/Wayne Street should also be carefully monitored to ensure this intersection continues to operate at an acceptable level of performance.

15 2. HARRISON STREET (SR 116) AND STOGDILL ROAD PROBLEM Staff recognized the southern access for the Bluffton Harrison Middle School onto Stogdill Road as a potential problem area. The middle school is located on the northwest corner of this intersection. The access is approximately 50 feet from the intersection of Harrison Street (SR 116). FINDINGS The daily traffic volume on Stogdill Road was determined to be 941. State Road 116 carries 2,357 vehicles per day east of the intersection and 2,532 vehicles west of the intersection. The truck percentage on State Road 116 was found to be 3 percent of the traffic. It was also determined that the presence of one northbound left-turning school bus would utilize all available stacking distance between this access and the intersection, eliminating additional access to other vehicles. ANALYSIS Staff conducted a field study of this intersection to acquire various potential alternatives for access to and from the middle school. The proximity of the access drive to the intersection of Harrison Street and Stogdill Road creates an increased risk for accidents and traffic congestion. The middle school has several additional access drives to Stogdill Road. RECOMMENDATION The Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council would not recommend any action at this time. Given the current traffic volumes and the input from local officials as to overall performance of this intersection during the peak hours, the recommendation would be to monitor the intersection for any changes primarily crashes and congestion. Council recommends that if safety or congestion concerns arise at this location in the future, consideration should be given to convert the southern most school access to a right-in-right-out access drive or close the drive entirely. Local officials informed staff that a local project is schedule to extend the existing sidewalk from the northern entrance to the middle school south on Stogdill Road to Harrison Street and then west to Wayne Street. Staff supports this project as it will provide a pedestrian facility around the perimeter of the schools on Wayne Street, Harrison Street, and Stogdill Road. 3. HARRISON STREET (SR 116) AND MAIN STREET (SR 1) PROBLEM Local officials are concerned with the performance level of this intersection. The concern has been increased with the addition of the High School located east of the intersection. The local traffic from local manufacturing businesses located near this intersection dismiss at approximately the same time as school traffic. Additional industrial development is located north of this intersection on Harvest Drive.

16 FINDINGS This intersection is currently controlled by a stop sign for westbound traffic on Harrison Street (SR 116) at Main Street (SR 1). No designated turn lanes exist on Harrison Street (SR 116). There is an access for commercial/retail shopping east of Main Street (SR 1) near the intersection of Main Street (SR 1) which adds to the problem of this intersection (see Figure 2). The close proximity of Harvest Road to Harrison Street (SR 116) also has created concern for local officials. Local officials have considered numerous alternatives including the re-alignment of Harrison Street and Harvest Road to create one intersection. A major pipeline that traverses southwest to northeast across Main Street (SR 1) complicates the extension of Harrison Street as a potential solution near this intersection. Main Street (SR 1) currently has a left-turn lane for southbound traffic and a right-turn lane for northbound traffic. The capacity for vehicles westbound is limited due to the access to the shopping area on the southeast corner of the intersection. Staff conducted forty-eight hour traffic counts at this intersection to gather traffic volumes and directional data. The traffic count indicates that Harrison Street (SR 116) has an AADT of 3,370. The primary direction of travel on Harrison Street (SR 116) is 55 percent eastbound over a 24 hour period. Main Street (SR 1) has an AADT of 5,220 south of Harrison Street (SR 116) with percent trucks and 9,100 north of Harrison Street (SR 116). The Indiana Department of Transportation conducted an intersection count at this intersection in ANALYSIS Data received from the Indiana Department of Transportation was reviewed by staff to compare current traffic volumes from the forty-eight hour traffic count conducted with the volumes collected in 1999 by the Indiana Department of Transportation. It was determined that the 1999 traffic volumes and current volumes were similar. Therefore an additional intersection count was not needed. The staff conducted an intersection evaluation and determined that the overall operation of the intersection is within an acceptable level of service. The predominant movement from Harrison Street (SR 116) to Main Street (SR 1) is a right turn. The analysis indicates that currently the northbound Main Street traffic flow has sufficient gaps to accommodate the right turns from Harrison Street.

17 Figure 2 Figure 3 Right-In / Right-Out Harvest Rd. Proposed Unmountable M edian Harvest Rd. SR ft. 460 ft. SR 1 Proposed Signal SR 116 (Harrison St.) SR 116 (Harrison St.) 165 ft. Access 195 ft. Access Proposed Roadway Conceptual Alignment 165 ft. Proposed Unmountable M edian Right-In / Right-Out CURRENT ALIGNMENT CONCEPTUAL ALIGNMENT The Indiana Department of Transportation performed signalization warrants and determined the intersection does not currently meet warrants. However, their review of this intersection and the Harvest Road and Main Street (SR 1) intersection did include a recommendation to improve this section of Main Street (SR 1) to accommodate left turning vehicles. The intersection of Harvest Road, approximately 460 feet north of Harrison Street (SR 116), contributes to safety and congestion concerns on Main Street (SR 1) and at the two intersections. Local officials discussed one solution to this problem which involved the extension of Harrison Street west of Main Street (SR 1) and connecting Harvest Road south to the new roadway. The determination of how far west to extend Harrison Street was part of a discussion for improving

18 mobility to the southwest industrial area. The mobility issue is discussed separately later in this report. The extension of Harrison Street and interconnection of Harvest Road should consider changing the full access of Harvest Road and Main Street intersection to a right-in/right-out access. A second option would be to place a cul-de-sac on Harvest Road several hundred feet west of SR 1 providing a full access for the first few businesses (this option is not included in Figure 3). The concern with this option is the potential for a change in land use or business type that would increase the traffic volume at the Harvest Road and Main Street intersection. A full intersection with four approaches would be constructed at the existing Harrison Road and Main Street Intersection. It is anticipated that such an intersection would meet signal warrants. This improvement would alleviate most of the safety and congestion concerns caused by the proximity of the two intersections and provide a safer access to the industrial area. The alternative to the proposed improvement would be to signalize each intersection as they meet warrants. The problems associated with signalizing the two intersections makes extending Harrison Street a more desirable alternative for maintaining efficient traffic flow. RECOMMENDATION The Council recommends that the feasibility of extending Harrison Street (SR 116) west of Main Street (SR 1) and connecting with Harvest Road be further explored as a long-range strategy for improving traffic flow on Main Street and the associated intersections. This would relieve delay eastbound on Harvest Road and provide one signalized intersection to control traffic movements. Harvest Drive should be modified to a right-in/right-out access road into the commercial/industrial area. Constructing a cul-de-sac on Harvest Road, several hundred feet west of Main Street (to provide full access to the first few businesses) is also an option if the intensity of land use is not anticipated to increase. The Indiana Department of Transportation has begun preliminary engineering for improvements on Main Street (SR 1) to provide an additional lane for left-turn movements at the Harrison Street (SR 116) and Harvest Road Intersection. The Council recommends that this project should be pursued as a short-range solution to improve traffic flow. The improvement design for Main Street (SR 1) should include consideration for an additional lane on Harrison Road (SR 116) to separate left and right turning vehicles and the installation of an un-mountable median to prevent left turns near the intersection to and from commercial developments (see Figure 3). Staff further recommends that the Harrison Street and Harvest Road intersections continue to be periodically evaluated and monitored for safety and signal improvements as warranted. 4. HARVEST ROAD AND MAIN STREET (SR 1) PROBLEM Local officials are concerned about this intersection s close proximity to the previously mentioned intersection of Harrison Street and Main Street (SR 1). Delay and safety for eastbound traffic attempting to access Main Street (SR 1) from Harvest Road are a primary issue.

19 Harvest Road provides access to an industrial area west of Main Street (SR 1) that includes truck traffic. FINDINGS The Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council conducted a traffic volume count on Harvest Road and found the average daily traffic volume to be 1,623, approximately 400 feet west of Main Street (SR 1). Main Street (SR 1) carries approximately 9,100 vehicles per day at the intersection with Harvest Road. The Indiana Department of Transportation conducted an intersection count at this intersection in The traffic volumes have decreased at this intersection over the past years and therefore no additional data was collected for this plan update. ANALYSIS Staff examined the data collected by the Indiana Department of Transportation in 1999 in the review of Harvest Road and Main Street (SR 1). The intersection count data shows that the predominant movement from Harvest Road to Main Street (SR 1) is a left turn. An intersection analysis performed with this data indicated that during the afternoon peak period, Harvest Road is operating at a level of service F. Level of service is measured from an A (no delay) to an F (excessive delay). During peak periods a level of service C or D is considered acceptable. A level of service E or F indicates that some corrective action may be necessary. The duration of the unacceptable level of service should also be considered. Based on the left turning volumes from Harvest Road, it appears that for approximately two hours in the afternoon and one hour in the morning, this approach to the intersection is congested and failing. The signal warrant analysis conducted at this intersection indicates that the intersection is close to meeting the necessary warrants. Vacant land is available for development on Harvest Road and along Main Street (SR 1). Traffic growth is anticipated on both of these roadways. The distance between the intersection of Harvest Road and Harrison Street (SR 116) will not facilitate efficient signalization of both intersections. At this time, signalization is not required but is likely in the foreseeable future. Therefore, consideration of alternative alignment possibilities should be addressed. RECOMMENDATION An alternative access for commercial and industrial developments on Harvest Road could be of substantial benefit and should be coordinated with any improvement to the Main Street (SR 1) and Harrison Street (SR 116) intersection. The Council recommends that the feasibility of extending Harrison Street (SR 116) west of Main Street (SR 1) and connecting with Harvest Road be further explored as a long-range strategy for improving traffic flow on Main Street and the associated intersections. This would relieve delay eastbound on Harvest Road and provide one signalized intersection to control traffic movements. Council would recommend that Harvest Drive be modified to a right-in/right-out access road into the commercial/industrial area. Constructing a cul-de-sac on Harvest Road, several hundred feet west of Main Street (to provide full access to the first few businesses) is also an option if the intensity of land use is not anticipated to increase (See figure 3). The Indiana Department of Transportation has begun preliminary engineering for improvements on Main Street (SR 1) to provide an additional lane for left-turn movements at the Harrison

20 Street (SR 116) and Harvest Road Intersection. The Council recommends that this project should be pursued as a short-range solution to improve traffic flow. The Harrison Street and Harvest Road intersections should continue to be periodically evaluated and monitored for safety improvements and signal installation as warranted. If the extension of Harrison Street is determined to be unfeasible, a separate left-turn lane should be installed to improve traffic flow at this intersection. 5. RIVER ROAD AND STOGDILL ROAD PROBLEM Bluffton officials are concerned about the safety at the intersection of River Road and Stogdill Road. The alignment of the intersection limits sight distance for northbound traffic attempting to access River Road from Stogdill Road. FINDINGS Staff conducted forty-eight hour traffic counts on all approaches to this intersection to determine the number of vehicles utilizing this intersection. The counts were conducted to include school traffic, which may have an effect on the overall operating performance. Traffic volume data was collected on River Road 100 feet east of Stogdill Road that showed the daily traffic volume to be 1,395. The volume west of Stogdill Road was found to be 2,675. Stogdill Road was counted 150 feet south of River Road and resulted in a daily volume of 1,150. According to 2007, 2008 & 2009 collision data, no crashes occurred at this location. ANALYSIS Staff reviewed all three traffic volume counts conducted at this intersection to identify predominate movements. Data showed that all three counts have an even distribution of traffic flow in each direction in a 24-hour period. The 65 percent of the traffic flow on River Road are westbound during the morning peak hour and 65 percent eastbound during the afternoon peak hour. Stogdill Road was also reviewed to determine directional information. During the a.m. peak hour, 56 percent of traffic is northbound and 52 percent of the traffic is southbound during the p.m. peak hour. Evaluation of the traffic volumes collected indicated a three-way stop at this intersection is not warranted based only on current traffic volumes. The possibility for a threeway stop was then reviewed based upon intersection safety, operating performance, and proximity to the bike/pedestrian path. Vehicle speed on River Road at Stogdill Road is an important element in the safety of the intersection. Vehicle speed on River Road is also a safety concern for pedestrians utilizing the pathway adjacent to River Road. This intersection is the primary access to the bike/pedestrian path for residents that reside on or near Stogdill Road. RECOMMENDATION The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) supports the utilization of a threeway stop where the angle of an intersection is such that it creates unsafe access to one or more opposing approaches. Local officials are apprehensive of installing an all way stop at this location. Council would recommend that crash data continue to be monitored to address safety concerns. If safety concerns arise Council would recommend local officials consider the installation of a roundabout at this location. A roundabout would provide safe access for Stogdill

21 Road, while minimizing the amount of right of way needed. The improvement will also reduce the number of conflict points for motorists and improve safety for bicyclist and pedestrians attempting to cross River Road from the River Greenway. 6. WABASH STREET CURVE BETWEEN SCOTT STREET & BENNETT STREET / PERRY STREET PROBLEM Bluffton officials have concerns with the curve on Wabash Street near Bennett / Perry Street. FINDINGS Staff reviewed forty-eight hour traffic counts at this location. The average daily volume on Wabash Street south of Perry Street was 2,080 (1.78 percent truck) and 2,240 (1.70 percent truck) east of Scott Street. Approximately 60 percent of the traffic was traveling northbound over a forty-eight hour period. The traffic volume on Market Street between Mulberry Street and Bennett Street was determined to be 1,520. Over the forty-eight hour count approximately 55 percent of the traffic travels eastbound on this section of Market Street. Crash records show 4 crashes near this area between 2007 and ANALYSIS A field study of this area determined that the road width at the curve on Wabash Street is approximately 19 feet. The river and bike/pedestrian trail are adjacent to Wabash Street near this curve. Residential housing is located southwest of the roadway. Local officials have obtained additional right of way to construct minor curve correction improvements. RECOMMENDATION Council would recommend that the city continue to obtain any needed right of way on the southwest section of this curve. The intersections located through this curve should be monitored for any changes in performance. If the intersection becomes more prone to crashes Council would recommend intersection modifications be considered including the use of a roundabout at Bennett Street, Perry Street and Wabash Street. 7. ADAMS STREET AND WESTERN AVENUE PROBLEM This intersection is used to access the industrial area on the southwest side of Bluffton. Local officials requested that Council analyze this intersection for possible signal warrants. FINDINGS Staff conducted forty-eight hour traffic counts on all of the approaches to this intersection. A classification study was also conducted to determine what percentage of the traffic was truck usage. The traffic counts showed a slight increase in traffic volume at this intersection since

22 2001. The most signification increase was found north of the intersection where the volume increased from 1,361 to 2,292. The south approach remained about the same with a volume of 2,237 (35.42 percent trucks). The east approach showed a volume of 2,933 (20.97 percent trucks) while the west approach had a volume 1,388 (12.45 percent trucks). An eight-hour intersection count was performed at the intersection by staff during the morning and afternoon peak periods. Since 2001 the traffic control at the intersection was changed to an all way stop with flashing beacons. Additional improvements are also in the design phase to improve Adams Street from CR 200 S to SR 124. These improvements will increase the turning radius at the intersection of Adams Street and Western Avenue by adding additional pavement to facilitate truck traffic. BF&S also reviewed this intersection as part of the preliminary engineering for the road reconstruction and determined that signal warrants were not yet satisfied. ANALYSIS This intersection is on the west side of Bluffton located along the fringe area of industrial development. Industrial development is anticipated to continue in this area which will result in additional need for capacity at this intersection to facilitate turning vehicles. A level of service analysis was performed using the intersection count data for this intersection. The evaluation showed that Western Avenue was operating at a LOS A and Adams Street was operating at a LOS B. Based on the current traffic volumes, the intersection is unable to meet the sufficient number of warrants for signalization. RECOMMENDATION The Council recommends that this intersection be monitored to ensure that it continues to perform at an acceptable level of service. Future improvements to provide dedicated turning lanes and signalization may be warranted as development and traffic continues to increase in this area. 8. SR 124 (LANCASTER STREET / DIVISION ROAD / ADAMS STREET / 100 E) PROBLEM This intersection is on a primary route that provides access to a large industrial area on the west side of Bluffton. A safety concern was expressed regarding the operating characteristics and appropriate type of traffic control at this intersection. FINDINGS The intersection was modified from a two way stop to an all way stop in recent years. Local officials feel that the all way stop has improved the function of traffic at this location. The intersection has overhead illumination on the south side of Lancaster Street which continues east to Bluffton. Staff collected forty-eight hour traffic counts and a tuning movement count at this intersection. The turning movement count was counted simultaneously with Western Avenue and Adams Street to determine the relationship between the two intersections. The average daily traffic volume on SR 124 west of the intersection was found to be 2,910 (13.48 percent trucks) and 3,010 (4.13 percent trucks) east of the intersection on Lancaster Street. Adams Street

23 showed a volume of 2,295 south of Division Road and 2,625 (19.98 percent trucks) north of Division Road. ANALYSIS Adams Street provides a primary route from the northern portion of Wells County to a growing industrial area on the western edge of Bluffton. A significant amount of truck traffic utilizes this route to access the industrial sites. Additional industrial development is anticipated in this area increasing both passenger vehicle and truck traffic. State Road 124 is routed from the north on Adams Street and turns west on Division Road at this intersection. The intersection is currently controlled with an all way stop sign. A level of service analysis was performed on the data obtained at this intersection in The analysis indicated that Lancaster Street/Division Road is operating at a level of service A and Adams Street is operating at level of service B during the afternoon peak period. At that time an all-way stop and signal warrant analyses was conducted for this intersection. Based on the traffic volumes, the analyses indicated that this intersection was unable to meet the necessary warrants for an all-way stop or traffic signal. Since 2001, additional development occurred which warranted the Indiana Department of Transportation to install the all way stop. RECOMMENDATION The Council recommends that this intersection continue to be monitored for changes in safety and performance that would warrant signalization or other intersection capacity and safety improvements. 9. SR 116 AND SR 124 N PROBLEM This intersection needs visibility improvements for safety and to give better recognition to motorists. The intersection is part of the re-routing of SR 124. FINDINGS This intersection carries approximately 21 percent truck traffic on the west approach. Staff conducted forty-eight hour traffic counts on all three approaches. The average daily traffic volume on SR 124 was found to be 2,390. The count on SR 116 north of the intersection showed a volume of 4,125 with a truck percent of The daily volume south of the intersection was found to be 4,643 with a truck percent of ANALYSIS This is a primary route to the southwest industrial area that assists freight movement in and out of Wells County. A significant amount of traffic utilizes this route from State Road 1 to access the Decker Industrial Park on the western edge of Bluffton. Several intersections along this route have been identified as needing illumination to improve safety. Additional signage directing traffic to the industrial area would be helpful. At this time, no overhead illumination is present at this intersection.

24 RECOMMENDATION Council would recommend that illumination and additional signage should be installed at this intersection. These improvements should be pursued with the Indiana Department of Transportation. 10. MAIN STREET (STATE ROAD 1) AND DUSTMAN RD (SR 116 / 124) PROBLEM This intersection is utilized by truck traffic accessing the industrialized area located on Adams Street west of the City of Bluffton. Additional overhead signage is needed to ensure that trucks do not miss the intersection and end up north or south of the intersection where they would have to attempt to turn around. FINDINGS Main Street (State Road 1) has signage adjacent to the roadway indicating the junction of the State Roads at this intersection. Southbound traffic is shown that State Road 1 continues south while State Roads 116 West and 124 West are to the right. Northbound traffic is also provided the same information. Local officials have noted that traffic attempting to locate the industrial areas west of the City of Bluffton miss this turn and end up north or south on State Road 1. These vehicles, which are often heavy duty trucks, will either utilize local streets using GPS (Global Positioning Systems) or will attempt to turn around creating potential safety concerns, congestion and unnecessary wear on local streets or parking lots. ANALYSIS Staff was unable to accurately identify the amount of traffic that was unable to identify the posted signage of this junction through typical traffic count data as the truck traffic percentages collected on the approaches to this intersection show that trucks utilize all four legs of the intersection. Based on the observations and conversations with local officials staff believes that a number of motorists, including trucks, may not effectively utilize the current signage on State Road 1. RECOMMENDATION Council would recommend that additional overhead signage be considered by the Indiana Department of Transportation. Overhead signage would increase visibility for motorist to recognize this junction. In addition to State Route signage Council would recommend that local officials develop a unique sign for the industrial area and post this sign at this intersection as well as other key intersections to guide traffic from Main Street (State Road 1). This sign would serve motorists throughout the area similar to those used to guide motorists to regionally significant attractions such as theme parks, zoos, or sporting venues. The combination of State Route signage and local industrial signs will improve awareness to motorists of the intersections needed to access the industrial area.

25 W AND 900 S PROBLEM Local officials are concerned with the safety and operating level of service at this intersection for turning vehicles. FINDINGS Staff reviewed hourly traffic count data at the four approaches to this intersection to determine the traffic usage during the peak hours for school traffic. The counts showed that 300 W carries 1,161 vehicles per day north of the intersection and 1,092 south of the intersection. 900 S carries 207 vehicles per day east of 300W and 573 west of the intersection. Traffic data showed that more buses utilize 300 W south of the school than north. ANALYSIS Staff reviewed traffic volume counts conducted at this intersection to identify primary turning movements and truck percentages. Data showed that only about 200 vehicles are entering or exiting this intersection during the peak hours. Evaluation of the traffic volumes collected indicated a left turn lane is not warranted based only on current traffic volumes. RECOMMENDATION The Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council would not recommend any action at this time. Given the current traffic volumes of this intersection during the peak hours, the recommendation would be to monitor the intersection for any changes. Council recommends that this intersection be monitored for safety issues in the future and increased peak hour traffic. If issues arise in the future exclusive left turn lanes should be considered.

26 STATE ROAD 1 / MAIN STREET CORRIDOR State Road 1 is a north south roadway that is classified on the Federal Functional Classification System as an other principal arterial. It is the primary north south roadway in Wells County, and provides a fundamental link for the City of Bluffton with the City of Fort Wayne, Interstate 469 and Interstate 69. Traffic volumes on the corridor north of Bluffton range from 8,500 to 23,800. The table below shows current traffic volumes staff collect on SR 1 throughout this corridor. This corridor has a strong commercial land use and an anticipation of more development. The current roadway has four through lanes, two northbound and two southbound, with a continuous/opposing left turn lane from Division Road (SR 124) to Dustman Road (SR 116/124). From Dustman Road to Center Drive the roadway is a two-lane road with a continuous/opposing left turn lane mixed with dedicated left turning lanes. From Center Drive to US 224 the continuous/opposing left turn lane is eliminated, leaving two travel lanes in each direction. The traffic volumes have increased along this portion of State Road 1 from an average of three to five percent per year since the early 1990 s. During the recent economic downturn the roadway has experience a similar decrease in traffic as seen throughout the country. Local officials and planning staff however feel that commercial and residential development adjacent to this corridor will continue to occur in the future. TRAFFIC COUNT DATA COUNT LOCATION AADT TRUCK PERCENTAGE US 224 & 300 N % 300 N & 200 N % Monroe Street (200 N) & Madison Avenue (150 N) % Madison Avenue (150 N) & Dustman Rd (SR 116/124) n/a Dustman Road (SR 116/124) and Division Street (SR 124 s) n/a SR 1 CORRIDOR STUDY The Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council prepared a study for this corridor in This study provides a comprehensive analysis dedicated to this corridor that included a variety of study types. The corridor study provides information about each identified intersection throughout the corridor and recommended improvements to address current and future problems. The recommendations from this corridor study are being included in the transportation plan to serve as planning support for future improvements.

27 RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS SR 1 from US 224 to SR 124 South Junction 1. Adding a through lane for northbound/southbound movements on State Road 1 for the State Road 1 / US 224 intersection will result in a LOS B. 2. Adding signalization, a through/right lane for southbound, and a through, exclusive right and left turn lanes for the northbound movement for the State Road 1 / County Road 300N intersection will result in a LOS B. 3. Adding a through/right lane for southbound, and through, exclusive left turn lanes for the northbound movement, along with signalization for the State Road 1 / County Road 250N intersection will result in a LOS A. 4. Adding a through for northbound and southbound movements, and exclusive left and right turns lane for eastbound and westbound movements for the State Road 1 / County Road 200N intersection will result in a LOS D. 5. Adding a through/right lane for southbound, and through, exclusive left turn lanes for the northbound movement, along with signalization for the State Road 1 / County Road 150N intersection will result in a LOS A. However, the ability to improve the intersection with a signal needs to be evaluated to assess the impact on nearby streets. Willowbrook Trail is approximately 175 feet north, and Sutton Circle is approximately 200feet south of the intersection. Further evaluation of additional strategies need to be completed before definite improvement plans are determined. 6. Adding an exclusive right turn lane for southbound State Road 1, an exclusive left turn lane eastbound, and exclusive left and right turn lanes for westbound for the State Road 1 / State Road 124 North Junction intersection will result in a LOS C for the a.m. and an E during the p.m. peak hour. 7. Adding a exclusive right turn lane for eastbound and an exclusive left turn lane for westbound movements for the State Road 1 / State Road 124 South Junction intersection will result in a LOS B for the a.m. and a D during the p.m. peak hour.

28 GENERAL TRANSPORTATION CONCERNS / ISSUES 1. SR 1 THROUGH THE CITY OF OSSIAN MILL STREET & LAFEVER STREET Mill Street and Lafever Street are the primary east-west streets in the City of Ossian that intersects with State Road 1. The performance of these intersections is crucial to the overall performance of State Road 1 through Ossian. Recent improvements to both of the signals will include vehicle detection loops. This improvement will significantly help the performance of both intersections. Staff examined traffic counts and intersection counts collected at these intersections (The intersection data examined was provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation from 2007). The overall operating level of service at both intersections during the peak hour was determined to be C. This intersection should be monitored closely for any changes that may impact the current performance level. DAVIS ROAD Safety concerns at Jefferson Street (State Road 1) and Davis Road will continue to be monitored as local officials are concerned with southbound traffic attempting to turn left onto Davis Road. Through traffic passing these turning vehicles do not have a dedicated passing blister. Sight distance for westbound traffic on Davis Road at Jefferson Street (State Road 1) is limited to the south by various objects. Staff will continue to monitor crash data at this intersection to ensure that both identified issues are addressed if a problem becomes apparent. 2. MOBILITY/ACCESS TO INTERSTATE In 2007 and 2008 staff prepared an Interstate Access Study for Bluffton. The results of the study are being included in the transportation plan to provide planning support for future improvements as funds become available. The summary of data and recommended improvements will continue to be reviewed as changes in development and traffic occur. Shortest Routes to Interstate Bluffton-Retail-Commercial Area (north side) Interstate Access North: State Road 1 north to Interstate-469 Interstate Access South: State Road 1 south to State Road 18 west to Interstate-69 (An Alternate Route utilizing State Road 124 west to State Road 5 south to Interstate 69 was also a comparable route) Bluffton-Harvest Road Industrial Area (south side) Interstate Access North: State Road 1 north to Interstate-469 Interstate Access South: State Road 1 south to State Road 18 west to Interstate-69

29 (An Alternate Route utilizing State Road 124 west to State Road 5 south to Interstate 69 was also a comparable route) Bluffton-Adams Street Industrial Area (west side) Interstate Access North: State Road 124 east to State Road 1 north to Interstate 469 State Road 124 west to State Road 3 north to State Road 116 west to US Route 224 west to Interstate 69 (comparable route) State Road 124 east to State Road 116 west to US Route 224 west to Interstate 69 (comparable route) Interstate Access South: State Road 124 west to State Road 5 south to Interstate 69 Ossian-Ossian Industrial Park Area (south side) Interstate Access North: State Road 1 north to Interstate 469 Interstate Access South: State Road 1south to US Route 224 west to Interstate 69 The travel time analysis reveals the complexity of defining one particular route that will adequately serve the major population and economic centers of Wells County. For virtually all the economic centers, State Road 1 to Interstate 469 provides the most direct route for traffic needing access to the Interstate for areas north of Wells County. For south bound access to the Interstate, the most direct route is virtually as diverse as the economic centers. Various routes utilizing US Route 224, State Road 124, and State Road 18 are the most viable depending on the trip origin. This presents a difficult situation for selecting a preferential route to provide for improved interstate access for both north and south bound travel desires. It became apparent to NIRCC staff and Members of the Interstate Access Committee that based on existing and future traffic volumes; a four-lane highway providing access to the Interstate system can only be immediately justified on the basis of potential economic development benefits. It will take a number of years before traffic volumes alone will warrant the addition of travel lanes to existing highways such as US 224 and portions of State Road 1. As previously mentioned in this report and confirmed through other studies and analyses, there are sections of State Road 1 that currently have traffic volumes and operating characteristics that warrant improvements including additional travel lanes. However, it cannot be understated that access to an efficient transportation system, and more specifically, access to the Interstate System, is a powerful economic development incentive and crucial for attracting and retaining a diverse business base. This is a creditable argument that should not be quickly dismissed. The consensus derived from the committee process includes a number of strategies and improvements that can be phased-in providing improved Interstate access. Collectively, these

30 improvements will provide a four-lane highway system connecting the intensely developed areas of Wells County to Interstate 69. The improvement strategies are discussed below. In addition, the Committee discussed various access management strategies. These strategies are recommended for the State Road 1, US 224, and State Road 124 corridors in Wells County to promote safe and efficient roadway operating characteristics and to accommodate future roadway improvements. The access management and future roadway improvement strategies were discussed with the Wells County Area Plan Commission. The Plan Commission is the appropriate body that has the authority to assist in the implementation of the access management strategies. The strategies serve to protect the corridors from land use development encroachments and facilitate maximum capacity from the existing and improved infrastructure. The highway improvement strategies have been broken into logical phases based on existing land use and traffic operating characteristics. The phases do not necessarily represent the order of improvement implementation. The corridors will continue to be monitored by NIRCC in coordinating with INDOT for proper project programming and scheduling. Strategies/Highway Improvements Widen State Road 1 (four-lane) from north side of Bluffton to Interstate 469 Phase I Dustman Road to County Road 300N Phase II County Road 1000N to County Road 850N Phase III I-469 to County Road 1000N Phase IV County Road 300N to US 224 Phase V County Road 850N to US 224 Widen US 224 (four-lane) from State Road 116 to State Road 1 Phase I State Road 116 to County Road 500W Phase II County Road 500W to N. Meridian Road Phase III N. Meridian Road to State Road 1 Improve State Road 124 (super-two) from Adams Street to State Road 5 Super two design Wide travel lanes (minimum 12 ) Hard surface shoulders (minimum 4, 8 preferred) Passing lanes, left-turn lanes and right turn lanes as warranted 3. ACCESS TO SW INDUSTRIAL AREA PROBLEM Access to the industrial area on the southwest side of Bluffton is limited and under-designed from the southern portion of Wells County. The primary access route currently used from and to the south is State Road 1, County Road 200 S/Angel Street, and County Road 100 E/Adams Street. The pavement width on County Road 200 S is approximately 20 feet

31 providing for two ten-foot travel lanes. The pavement on County Road 100 E is approximately 21 feet wide providing for two ten-foot travel lanes due to stripping. It was noted that the right of way on County Road 100 E is limited. The utility poles are located extremely close to the roadway on County Road 200 S. Various options were explored by staff to address the access of the industrial area. Existing roadways and new roadways were reviewed to determine what improvements could aid access. The new road construction project considered was E 250 S, from State Road 1 to Adams Street and then Adams Street north to the industrial park. Staff reviewed the existing roadways that serve the industrial area. The focus of this review was to determine the amount of growth in truck traffic utilizing the roadways. Traffic data showed the highest percent of trucks was on Adams Street near the industrial area. E 200 S west of Main Street (State Road 1) was determined to carry percent of trucks. The number of vehicles per day was found to be 1,145 or 249 trucks on this section of roadway. Given recent declines in travel due to economic strain the volume of traffic on this roadway had decreased from previous years. RECOMMENDATION The Council would recommend a feasibility study to determine the best solution for access to this area. Local officials should explore the cost / benefit between a new roadway or road reconstruction project for access between Main Street (State Road 1) and the industrial area. Safety considerations should be given with respect to the at-grade railroad crossing on E 250 S and the potential of a grade separation. An economic analysis will also be warranted for this as improvements to the existing roadway may not address this issue. RECONSTRUCTION If local officials choose the reconstruction of existing roadways, council would recommend reconstruction of E 200 S (Angel Street) from Main Street (State Road 1) to S 100 E (Adams Street) and S 100 E (Adams Street) from E 200 S (Angel Street) to Western Avenue). This reconstruction should include wider travel lanes, improved shoulders, and intersection improvements at E 250 S and S 100 E. The improvements would require additional right of way and relocation of all existing utilities. NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION Council would recommend that E 250 S be considered for the option of a new roadway from Main Street (State Road 1) to S 100 E (Adams Street). The new roadway should provide a two lane facility with adequate shoulders. Officials should consider obtaining additional right of way to accommodate future expansion of development and traffic along this roadway. Future developments along a new roadway may warrant an additional continuous center left turning lane.

32 BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY PLANNING EXISTING TRAILS The City of Bluffton currently has a bike / pedestrian trail along the Wabash River. The trail starts near the intersection of Wabash Street and Bennett Street and continues southeast approximately 2 miles to 450 E. At 450 E, it crosses to the north of the river and continues on the north side of the river into the Quebache State Park. A bicycle / pedestrian bridge over the Wabash River west of State Road 1 is also completed. PROPOSED AND PLANNED TRAILS MAIN STREET (STATE ROAD 1) The newly constructed bridge over the Wabash River will serve future access for a trail that is currently under development to be constructed from the Wabash River Bridge north to Madison Avenue. Upon completion of this trail local officials should continue to seek funding to extend the trail north to E 300 N. This next phase of this trail will be to continue north along the west side of State Road 1 to Monroe Street. At Monroe Street the trail will cross to the east side of the roadway where it will continue north to E 300 N (Jackson Street). In addition to the trail, a proposed project for pedestrian traffic along Main St (State Road 1) is sidewalks. City of Bluffton officials would like to have sidewalks along the entire section of Main St (State Road 1) from the Wabash River to E 300 N (Jackson Street). Council would recommend that sidewalks be installed opposite the trail throughout the entire corridor. The existence of pedestrian facilities on Main St (State Road 1) will provide a safe alternative mode of transportation to allow residents to access various shops, restaurants, and service-related stores. WASHINGTON ST / INTERURBAN TRAIL The Washington St / Interurban Trail would connect the historic Wells County Highway Garage and Bluffton Interurban Car Barn with the existing River Greenway located along the Wabash River. The trail would begin at the Wells County Highway Garage located at the western end of Washington Street and continue east to River Road where it would connect with the newly acquired flood properties, which have been converted into a park, and the River Greenway along the northeast side of River Road. Another part of this trail would be a connection from Washington Street to the pedestrian bridge over the Wabash River located on the west side of Main Street / SR 1. This trail connection would begin at the Johnson Street / Washington Street intersection near the Wells County Public Library and travel north along Johnson Street to Water Street where the Creative Arts Council Building is located. From here the trail would connect to the pedestrian bridge which is located along the east side of the Creative Arts Council Building property near Main Street / SR 1. SPRING STREET / HARRISON STREET SIDEWALKS Local officials have identified two projects to provide additional pedestrian access to the schools located between Spring Street and Harrison Street. The first project will provide

33 access to the schools from the north along Spring Street between Wayne Street and Stogdill Road. Local officials have identified a route to accommodate the sidewalk / trail through existing right-of-way, easements, and school properties. The second project is to extend the existing sidewalk located on Stogdill Road south to the intersection of Harrison Street (State Road 116). At the intersection the sidewalk will continue west to Wayne Street will it will be connected with the existing Wayne Street sidewalk. The completion of these two projects will provide safe pedestrian access on all four roadways that surround the schools. WABASH HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION The Wabash Heritage Corridor Commission is seeking to create a river greenway from the Huntington Reservoir to the existing pathway in the City of Bluffton. The plan is simply to acquire land along the river as close to the shore as possible from residents that are willing to voluntarily sell part of their property. BLUFFTON INTERURBAN CAR BARN / INTERURBAN TRAIL CONNECT There is a second option for connecting the historic Wells County Highway Garage (Bluffton Interurban Car Barn) with the existing River Greenway and the planned section of the State Priority Trail that will be built along State Road 1. The trail would begin at the Wells County Highway Garage located at the western end of Washington Street and continue north until it intersects with Lancaster Street at the KOA Campgrounds. From here the trail would follow Lancaster Street east to North Oak Street Extended and then proceed north to the Old Bluffton Cemetery and a proposed Park located at the east end of Hale Street. Then the trail would follow the Wabash River on the southwest side until it could utilize the railroad truss bridge to cross to the east side of the river where it would proceed to the Amphitheatre located at the north end of the pedestrian bridge parallel to State Road 1.

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37 STREET A Street B Street Count Date AADT Commercial Truck Percent ADAMS ST.1M S/O WESTERN AVE.3M S/O WESTERN AVE 6/19/ ADAMS ST WESTERN AVE.1M S/O WESTERN AVE 6/19/ ADAMS ST (CR 100 E) DIVISION RD CHERRY ST 5/22/ ASH RD HOOSIER HWY CR 400 S 5/17/ BOND ST CENTRAL AVE WILEY AVE 7/11/ BOND ST JEFFERSON ST SILVER ST 5/22/ BOND ST WABASH ST MARKET ST 6/13/ BOND ST SR 124 WABASH ST 6/6/ CENTER DR SR 1 W/O SR 1 3/2/ CHERRY ST UNION ST JERSEY ST 5/22/ CLARK ST SPRING ST ELLINGHAM PIKE (CR 200 E) 5/22/ CLARK ST SILVER ST SPRING ST 6/6/ CORNING ST (CR 100 S) MERIDIAN RD ADAMS ST (CR 100 E) 5/17/ COUNTY LINE RD CR 300 W CR 200 W 5/3/ CR 100 E CR 950 N CR 900 N 6/5/ CR 100 E CR 700 N US 224 8/14/ CR 100 E SR 116 N/O SR 116 8/14/ CR 100 S CR 300 W MERIDIAN RD 5/15/ CR 100 W CR 700 S CR 800 S 5/1/ CR 100 W CR 200 S CR 300 S 5/15/ CR 100 W CR 300 N DIVISION RD (SR 124) 5/31/ CR 100 W SR 116 CR 300 N 5/31/ CR 100 W CR 1100 N CR 900 N 6/5/ CR 100 W CR 900 N US 224 6/14/ CR 100 W US 224 SR 116 6/14/ CR 1000 S SR 1 CR 250 E 8/21/ CR 1000 S CR 300 W MERIDIAN RD 6/12/ CR 1000 S CR 600 W CR 300 W 5/1/ CR 1000 S SR 3 E/O SR 3 5/17/ CR 1050 N CR 100 E SR 1 6/5/ CR 1100 N CR 600 E CR 800 E 6/5/ CR 1100 N SR 1 CR 600 E 6/5/ CR 1100 N INTERSTATE 69 CR 600 W 6/5/ CR 1100 N MARZANE RD CR 300 W 5/31/ CR 1100 N CR 300 W CR 100 W 5/31/ CR 1100 N MERIDIAN RD SR 1 6/5/ CR 1100 S CR 300 W CR 200 W 5/1/ CR 1100 S CR 1200 E CR 1100 W 5/1/ CR 1100 S SR 1 CR 700 E 5/8/ CR 1100 S CR 700 E E/O CR 700 E 5/8/ CR 1100 W CR 1100 S CR 1200 S 5/1/ CR 1100 W CR 900 S CR 1100 S 5/1/ CR 1100 W CR 650 S CR 900 S 5/1/ CR 200 E CR 350 S SR 218 6/12/ CR 200 E (ELLINGHAM PIKE) HOOSIER HWY CR 200 S 6/13/ CR 200 N CR 700 E CR 600 E 6/7/ CR 200 N SR 116 SR 1 6/19/ CR 200 S CR 100 W MERIDIAN RD 5/15/ CR 200 S HOOSIER HWY ADAMS ST (CR 100 E) 6/21/ CR 200 W CR 200 S CR 300 S 5/15/ CR 200 W CR 1000 S CR 1100 S 5/3/ CR 250 N SR 116 SR 1 6/19/ CR 250 S MERIDIAN RD HOOSIER HWY 5/17/ CR 300 N CR 500 W CR 300 W 5/31/ CR 300 N CR 600 W / COUNTY LINE RD CR 500 W 5/31/ CR 300 N SR 301 (CR 700 E) CR 800 E 6/7/ CR 300 N CR 450 E SR 301 (CR 700 E) 6/21/ CR 300 N CR 300 W CR 100 W 5/31/ CR 300 N SR 116 SR 1 6/19/ CR 300 N CR 100 W SR 116 6/7/ CR 300 N (JACKSON ST) SR 1 CR 450 E 3/11/

38 STREET A Street B Street Count Date AADT Commercial Truck Percent CR 300 S HOOSIER HWY MERIDIAN RD 5/17/ CR 300 S CR 600 W / COUNTY LINE RD CR 300 W 6/13/ CR 300 S HOOSIER HWY CR 200 E 5/17/ CR 300 W CR 1000 S CR 1100 S 5/18/ CR 300 W SR 218 CR 1000 S 5/18/ CR 300 W SR 124 CR 100 S 5/17/ CR 300 W CR 100 S CR 300 S 6/19/ CR 300 W CR 300 N SR 124 5/31/ CR 300 W US 224 SR 116 5/31/ CR 300 W CR 900 N US 224 6/21/ CR 300 W CR 300 S SR 218 5/15/ CR 300 W SR 116 CR 300 N 6/14/ CR 300 W CR 1100 N CR 900 N 6/5/ CR 300 W CR 1200 N CR 1100 N 6/5/ CR 350 N SR 116 SR 1 6/7/ CR 350 S HOOSIER HWY CR 200 E 6/12/ CR 350 S CR 200 E SR 1 5/9/ CR 350 S SR 1 CR 700 E 6/12/ CR 400 N CR 100 E SR 1 6/19/ CR 400 W CR 300 S CR 400 S 5/15/ CR 450 E CR 200 N (MONROE AVE) CR 100 N 6/7/ CR 450 E CR 100 N DIVISION RD (SR 124) 6/7/ CR 450 E SR 116 N/O SR 116 8/9/ CR 500 N CR 100 E SR 1 6/19/ CR 500 W CR 300 S CR 400 S 6/12/ CR 500 W CR 300 N SR 124 6/19/ CR 600 E CR 200 N CR 100 N 6/7/ CR 600 E CR 1150 N CR 1100 N 6/5/ CR 600 E CR 1100 N CR 900 N 6/5/ CR 600 E CR 900 N US 224 6/7/ CR 600 W JEFF RD CR 1200 S 5/1/ CR 600 W CR 1000 S JEFF RD 5/1/ CR 600 W SR 218 CR 1000 S 5/3/ CR 700 E CR 350 S SR 218 5/8/ CR 700 E SR 116 S/O SR 116 8/21/ CR 700 E CR 900 S CR 1100 S 5/8/ CR 700 E CR 1100 S CR 1150 S 5/8/ CR 700 E SR 218 CR 900 S 5/8/ CR 700 E (MAIN ST) MARKET ST CR 200 N 6/21/ CR 700 N CR 100 E SR 1 6/27/ CR 700 S CR 100 W MERIDIAN RD 5/3/ CR 800 N CR 100 E SR 1 6/7/ CR 800 S CR 200 W CR 100 W 5/3/ CR 850 N CR 150 E SR 1 6/7/ CR 900 N CR 600 E CR 800 E 6/5/ CR 900 N CR 600 W / COUNTY LINE RD MARZANE RD 5/31/ CR 900 N MARZANE RD CR 300 W 5/31/ CR 900 N CR 300 W CR 100 W 5/31/ CR 900 N CR 100 W CR 100 E 6/5/ CR 900 S CR 700 E CR 800 E 5/8/ CR 900 S CR 1200 E CR 1100 W 5/1/ CR 900 S CR 1100 W CR 800 W (SR 3) 5/1/ CR 900 S CR 200 W CR 100 W 5/18/ CR 900 S SR 1 CR 700 E 6/27/ CR 900 S SCHOOL ENT CR 300 W 5/18/ DAVIS RD (CR 1000 N) JEFFERSON ST (SR 1) MELCHING DR 6/15/ DIVISION RD (SR 124) CR 100 W MERIDIAN RD 8/30/ DIVISION RD (SR 124) MERIDIAN RD CR 100 E 5/31/ DIVISION RD (SR 124) CR 450 E W/O CR 450 E 8/23/ DIVISION RD (SR 124) ELM GROVE RD E/O ELM GROVE RD 9/13/ DIVISION RD (SR 124) CR 450 E CR 450 E 6/21/

39 STREET A Street B Street Count Date AADT Commercial Truck Percent DIVISION RD (SR 124) SR 1 E/O SR 1 8/28/ DRUMMOND ST MORGAN ST OAK ST 6/13/ DUSTMAN RD SR 1 E/O SR 1 8/16/ DUSTMAN RD (CR 100 N) CR 450 E W/O CR 450 E 6/7/ DUSTMAN RD (SR 116/124) SR 124 RAILROAD 6/7/ EAST ST MARKET ST (CR 300 S) S/O MARKET ST (CR 300 S) 5/15/ HALE ST WAUSAU ST E/O WAUSAU ST 6/13/ HARRISON ST (SR 116) WAYNE ST STOGDILL RD 6/12/ HARVEST RD MAIN ST (SR 1) W/O MAIN ST (SR 1) 3/2/ HOOSIER HWY CR 350 S MERIDIAN RD 6/21/ HOOSIER HWY CR 300 S CR 350 S 6/21/ HOOSIER HWY CR 250 S CR 300 S 6/21/ INDIANA ST WABASH ST MARKET ST 8/30/ JEFF RD CR 600 W CR 500 W 5/1/ JOHNSON ST WABASH ST MARKET ST 5/24/ LAFEVER ST DEPOT ST SIEBOLD ST 6/5/ LAFEVER ST SR 1 W/O SR 1 8/16/ LANCASTER ST OAK ST UNION ST 6/19/ LANCASTER ST BOND ST WESTGATE RD 9/13/ MADISON AVE (CR 150 N) SR 116 SR 1 6/7/ MARKET ST SR 1 SCOTT ST 8/28/ MARKET ST SCOTT ST MULBERRY ST 6/14/ MARKET ST BOND ST JOHNSON ST 6/19/ MARKET ST WABASH ST WAYNE ST 4/7/ MARKET ST (CR 300 S) CR 300 W MERIDIAN RD 5/15/ MARZANE RD CR 1100 N CR 900 N 6/14/ MARZANE RD CR 1200 N CR 1100 N 6/5/ MARZANE RD CR 900 N US 224 5/31/ MERIDIAN RD CR 1000 S CR 1100 S 5/3/ MERIDIAN RD DIVISION RD (SR 124) CR 100 S 5/15/ MERIDIAN RD SR 218 CR 1000 S 5/3/ MERIDIAN RD CR 100 S CR 300 S 5/15/ MERIDIAN RD WASHINGTON ST SR 218 9/13/ MERIDIAN RD WELLSBURG RD 2ND ST 6/12/ MERIDIAN RD CR 300 S HOOSIER HWY 5/17/ MIDWAY ST CHERRY ST WILEY AVE 5/22/ MILL ST (CR 950 N) DEPOT ST SIEBOLD ST 6/7/ MILL ST (CR 950 N) JEFFERSON ST (SR 1) 100' W/O JEFFERSON ST (SR 1) 6/7/ MONROE ST (CR 200 N) SR 1 CR 450 E 3/9/ MORGAN ST HALE ST LANCASTER ST 6/13/ OAK FOREST DR SR 1 E/O SR 1 4/7/ OAK ST HALE ST LANCASTER ST 6/19/ OAK ST LANCASTER ST MILLER ST 6/21/ RIVER RD STOGDILL RD CR 400 E 6/12/ RIVER RD WAYNE ST STOGDILL RD 6/14/ SCOTT ST WILEY AVE SILVER ST 5/24/ SCOTT ST CHERRY ST WILEY AVE 5/24/ SCOTT ST WASHINGTON ST CHERRY ST 6/27/ SCOTT ST WABASH ST MARKET ST 5/24/ SCOTT ST MARKET ST WASHINGTON ST 5/24/ SILVER ST BOND ST INDIANA ST 6/13/ SLAUGHTER HOUSE RD (900 N) JEFFERSON ST (SR 1) CR 600 E 7/11/ SOUTH ST UNION ST INDIANA ST 5/22/ SPRING ST WAYNE ST STOGDILL RD 6/12/ SPRING ST SR 1 SCOTT ST 8/30/ SPRING ST CLARK AVE SR 1 6/6/ SPRING ST SCOTT ST WAYNE ST 5/24/ SR 1 CR 1000 S CR 1050 S 5/9/ SR 1 CR 1200 S CR 1100 S 5/8/ SR 1 CR 900 S CR 1000 S 5/9/ SR 1 MARKET ST (CR 900 S) FIRST ST (N/O CR 900 S) 8/7/

40 STREET A Street B Street Count Date AADT Commercial Truck Percent SR 1 SR 218 S/O SR 218 5/8/ SR 1 SR 218 N/O SR 218 8/9/ SR 1 CR 300 S CR 350 S 5/8/ SR 1 SR 116 S/O SR 116 8/9/ SR 1 CR 300 N CR 200 N 4/7/ SR 1 US 224 N/O US 224 8/14/ SR 1 4-H RD SR 116 8/7/ SR 1 US 224 S/O US 224 8/14/ SR 1 CR 1200 N CR 1100 N 8/28/ SR 1 CR 900 N LAFEVER ST 8/14/ SR 1 MILL ST N/O MILL ST 8/30/ SR 1 SPRING ST N/O SPRING ST 8/7/ SR 1 SOUTH ST WILEY AVE 9/13/ SR 1 WASHINGTON ST CHERRY ST 6/21/ SR 1 MARKET ST WASHINGTON ST 5/24/ SR 1 CR 150 N (MADISON ST) SR 116 (DUSTMAN RD) 8/28/ SR 1 WABASH ST MARKET ST 8/9/ SR 1 CR 200 N CR 150 N (MADISON ST) 8/16/ SR 1 SR 124 (DIVISION RD) N/O SR 124 (DIVISION RD) 8/9/ SR 1 SR 116 (DUSTMAN RD) S/O SR 116 (DUSTMAN RD) 9/13/ SR 1 SR 124 (DIVISION RD) WATER ST 8/28/ SR 116 SR 301 E/O SR 301 8/21/ SR 116 CR 750 E E/O CR 750 E 8/23/ SR 116 SR 301 W/O SR 301 9/11/ SR 116 CR 450 E E/O CR 450 E 8/9/ SR 116 STOGDILL RD CR 400 E 8/9/ SR 116 CR 300 W CR 200 W 8/16/ SR 116 CR 100 E W/O CR 100 E 8/14/ SR 116 DIVISION ST (COUNTY LINE RD) E/O DIVISION ST (COUNTY LINE RD) 8/16/ SR 116 SR 1 WAYNE ST 8/30/ SR 116 CR 150 N SR 124 8/16/ SR 116 CR 350 N CR 300 N 6/7/ SR 116 CR 300 N S/O CR 300 N 8/14/ SR 116 / SR 124 RAILROAD SR 1 8/16/ SR 124 CR 500 W CR 300 W 5/31/ SR 124 CR 600 W / COUNTY LINE RD CR 500 W 5/31/ SR 124 SR 116 W/O SR 116 8/16/ SR 124 CR 300 W CR 100 W 5/31/ SR 124 DIVISION RD N/O DIVISON RD 8/30/ SR 124 SR 301 E/O SR 301 8/23/ SR 124 SR 301 W/O SR 301 8/23/ SR 124 CR 450 E E/O CR 450 E 8/23/ SR 201 (CR 450 E) DIVISION RD (SR 124) S/O DIVISION RD (SR 124) 8/23/ SR 201 (ELM GROVE RD) CR 450 E CR 100 S 8/9/ SR 218 SR 1 W/O SR 1 8/7/ SR 218 MERIDIAN RD CR 200 E 5/3/ SR 218 CR 600 W / COUNTY LINE RD CR 500 W 8/21/ SR 218 SR 1 E/O SR 1 8/9/ SR 218 CR 750 E EAST COUNTY LINE RD 9/11/ SR 218 CR 300 W CR 200 W 8/7/ SR 218 CR 200 W CR 100 W 8/7/ SR 218 (MAIN ST) CR 100 W MERIDIAN RD 5/3/ SR 3 CR 900 S CR 1000 S 5/1/ SR 3 CR 1100 S CR 1200 S 8/21/ SR 3 CR 625 S CR 700 S 8/7/ SR 301 CENTER ST N/O CENTER ST 8/21/ SR 301 SR 124 S/O SR 124 8/23/ SR 301 US 224 S/O US 224 8/28/ SR 301 SR 116 N/O SR /2/ SR 301 CR 400 N CR 300 N 8/28/ SR 301 SR 124 N/O SR 124 8/23/

41 STREET A Street B Street Count Date AADT Commercial Truck Percent STOGDILL RD M.S. ENT HARRISON ST (SR 116) 6/21/ STOGDILL RD RIVER RD SPRING ST 6/12/ US 224 CR 300 W CR 100 W 6/27/ US 224 SR 301 E/O SR 301 9/11/ US 224 TRACEY RD E/O TRACEY RD 8/16/ US 224 SR 301 W/O SR 301 8/28/ US 224 SR 3 TRACEY RD 8/16/ US 224 MAIN ST (MERIDIAN RD) E/O MAIN ST (MERIDIAN RD) 8/16/ US 224 SR 1 E/O SR 1 8/14/ US 224 W/O SR 1 SR 1 8/14/ US 224 (MAIN ST) WEST ST CR 250 E 6/7/ WABASH ST PERRY ST / BENNETT ST MARKET ST 3/2/ WABASH ST SCOTT ST PERRY ST / BENNETT ST 3/2/ WABASH ST BOND ST INDIANA ST 6/27/ WABASH ST OAK ST W/O OAK ST 8/30/ WABASH ST SR 1 SCOTT ST 5/24/ WABASH ST JOHNSON ST SR 1 8/30/ WABASH ST (VERA CRUZ) CR 700 W SR 301 6/14/ WASHINGTON ST SCOTT ST WAYNE ST 5/22/ WASHINGTON ST SR 1 SCOTT ST 5/24/ WASHINGTON ST BOND ST JOHNSON ST 6/13/ WASHINGTON ST MIDWAY ST BOND ST 5/22/ WASHINGTON ST JOHNSON ST SR 1 6/27/ WAYNE ST SPRING ST HIGH SCHOOL ENT 4/7/ WAYNE ST SR 116 N/O SR 116 9/13/ WAYNE ST WASHINGTON ST WILEY AVE 5/24/ WAYNE ST WILEY AVE SILVER ST 5/24/ WELLSBURG RD MERIDIAN RD CR 100 E 6/12/ WESTERN AVE ADAMS ST (CR 100 E) WILEY AVE 5/17/ WILEY AVE SCOTT ST WAYNE ST 5/22/ WILEY AVE BOND ST INDIANA ST 5/22/ WILEY AVE SR 1 SCOTT ST 5/22/ WILEY AVE WESTERN AVE BOND ST 6/6/ WILEY AVE SR 1 W/O SR 1 8/7/

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45 SR 3 SR 1 SR 1 SR 1 SR 301 Wells County 24 Hour Volume Counts And Truck Percentages Wells County Rural Counts 2007 Traffic Count Location 2010 Traffic Count Location Other Map Features 1200 W 1100 W 1000 W 600 S 700 S Street Highway Railroad Produced 5/ W 800 W 600 W 1200 N 1100 N 1000 N 900 N 800 N 700 N 600 N 500 N 400 N 300 N 200 N 100 N 100 S 200 S 300 S 400 S 500 S 700 W I- 69 1, % 1, % % % ,322 1, % % , % 1, % % % % 311 1,936 2, % 15.4% 261 SR 124 1, % 1, % 12.32% 1, % 434 1, % 21.77% % , % 1, % W 400 W % 1, % 1, % 1, % 300 W SR 116 1, % 200 W % 2, % 100 W 1,500 3% % 1, % 141 4, % 2, % % US Main St E 3,714 20% % 788 1, E 137 1, % , % 335 1, % 1, % 2, % 1, % E Refer to Ossian Map SR 1 8, % Refer to Bluffton Map 400 E SR 124 4,296 SR E % 600 E 1, % SR E , % E 1200 N S SR N 1000 N 900 N 800 N 700 N 600 N 500 N 400 N 300 N 200 N 100 N 100 S 200 S 400 S 500 S 600 S 700 S 800 S 900 S 1000 S 1100 S , % % , % % , % 2, S 900 S 1000 S 1100 S 1200 S W 1100 W 1000 W 900 W 800 W 700 W 600 W 500 W 400 W 300 W W MERIDIAN ROAD 100 W 100 E 200 E 300 E 400 E 500 E 600 E E 800 E 1200 S

46 S 100 E Merchant St N 100 E Wayne St Beth Ave Ellingham Pike Plaza St Elm Dr S 350 E Bluffton, Indiana Area 24 Hour Volume Counts And Truck Percentages E 200 N Monroe St William Wells Cir Erie Quarry Rd 464 Willowbrook Trl Kensington Dr E 200 N Bluffton Rural Counts State Rd Traffic Count Location 2010 Traffic Count Location Other Map Features Street Highway Railroad N 100 E Produced 5/10 4 E 100 N E Terrace Dr 4, % Toll Cir Lamar St Capri Ct Northwood Dr E Dustman Rd Sunset Dr Lakeview Ct N Oak St Exd Sewage Plant Dr 2,292 2, % 2, % Western Ave W Lancaster St Woodlawn 2, % 2, % ,293 1, % 1, ,950 1, % 844 1, % 22 4,420 2, % 3,198 17,580 2, % % 1,622 2, % 850 1,640 3,523 3,030 1,520 2, ,067 1, , % Manor Dr W Market St W Cherry St S Oak St 2,176 W Spring St S Marion St E Ohio St 3,117 3,410 4-H Park Rd Main St Liberty St 3, % 1, % 1, % 1, % 1, % 2, % Riverview Dr 1, % Helen St Eastmoor Dr Creek Dr E Spring St Stogdill Rd E Division Rd Elm Grove Rd River Rd Ridgewood Ln 1, % 1, % Clark Ave Harvest Rd 1,623 State Rd , % Hoosier Hwy

47 Brenden Way Baker Dr S Ogden St Hillcrest Dr Diane Dr S Jefferson St State Rd 1 Brook Ct Prairie Ln Zurcher Ln N Bunn St Park Ave Ossian, Indiana Area 24 Hour Volume Counts and Truck Percentages State Rd 1 Ossian Rural Counts 2007 Traffic Count Location 2010 Traffic Count Location Other Map Features E Dyar Rd Street Dehner Dr Highway Railroad 1,613 Davis Rd E 1000 N Produced 5/10 4 Hickory Ln Bittersweet Ln Maplewood Homestead Ave Maplewood N Jefferson St N Metts St Morton Ln Cloverleaf Ingle Dr 2,157 Depot St E 950 N Highland Ave Ingle Dr W Roe St W Craig St E Craig St N Melching Dr Parent Dr E Oakdale Dr Millside Ct Siebold St 221 Countryside Dr Lynn Ln W Lafever St E Lafever St Wood Creek Dr Greenwood Trl E 900 N 565 E Diane Dr

48 SR 3 SR 1 SR 1 SR 1 SR W 500 W 1200 N I N W 300 W 200 W 100 W 100 E 200 E 300 E 10, % 400 E 500 E 600 E 700 E 800 E 1200 N 1100 N 1000 N 900 N Refer to Ossian Map 1000 N 900 N Wells County 24 Hour Volume Counts And Truck Percentages Wells County State Counts Traffic Count Location Other Map Features Street Highway Railroad 800 N 700 N 600 N 500 N 400 N 300 N 3, % 2, % 3, % SR 116 2, % 3, % 2, % 1,450 3, % 9, % 1,697 4, % US 224 8, % 3, % 3, % % 2, % % 800 N 700 N 600 N 500 N 400 N 300 N 200 N 200 N Produced 5/ N 100 S 200 S 300 S 400 S 1,972 2, % 21.66% SR 124 Bluffton Map 1,508 Main St Refer to 5, % SR 1 4,121 3, % SR 124 1,583 3, % 3.02% 949 2,350 4% SR 201 1, % 3, % 1, % 238 1, % 3, % % 336 SR % 100 N 100 S 200 S 300 S 400 S 1200 W 1100 W 600 S 700 S 1000 W 900 W 500 S 800 W 700 W 2, % 1,558 1, % 2, % 3, % 1, % 16.48% 638 1,875 1, % SR 218 2, % 1, % 500 S 600 S 700 S 800 S 900 S 2, % 800 S 900 S 1000 S S 1100 S 2, % 2, % 1100 S 1200 S 1200 W 1100 W 1000 W 900 W 800 W 700 W 600 W 500 W 400 W 300 W 200 W MERIDIAN ROAD 100 W 100 E 200 E 300 E 400 E 500 E 600 E 700 E 800 E 1200 S

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